A patient is admitted to the emergency department in shock. Isoproterenol (Isuprel) is administered. What would the nurse expect the effect of the isoproterenol to be?
A) Increased blood pressure
B) Decreased blood pressure
C) Increased body temperature
D) Decreased heart rate
A
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Isoproterenol stimulates beta-adrenergic receptors. Blood pressure is increased and heart rate is increased. Body temperature should not be affected.
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